Two-Shot Molding

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Product Description

Two-Shot Molding

Custom Silicone/Thermoplastic Molding Capabilities for Medical Device Manufacturers

Saint-Gobain, a global leader in the creation of high-performance polymer products, provides an innovative and cost-effective solution for medical OEMs. The two-shot silicone-thermoplastic molding technology facilitates the production of medical device components that integrate silicone and thermoplastic materials within a single process.

Conventional molding requires the separate molding of silicone and thermoplastic components, followed by assembly through secondary processing steps to form a single medical device component. In contrast, two-shot molding streamlines this process by merging materials in one molding cycle. This approach minimizes tooling needs—removing the expenses and lead times associated with a second mold and its validation—while enhancing part-to-part consistency and overall performance.

Main Features & Benefits

We can assist you in designing components that optimize the material property advantages of both silicone and thermoplastic, creating a process capable of molding them with exceptional precision and reliability.

Reduced Cost

· Lower part handling and validation expenses

Greater Design Freedom

· Removal of adhesives and assembly requirements

Faster Product to Market

· Shortened lead times

Enhanced Bond Strength & Part-to-Part Quality

· Utilize the bonding characteristics of substrates compatible with silicone: polycarbonate, ABS alloys, PEEK (Non-BPA), polysulfone (Non-BPA), PBT (Non-BPA), nylon (Non-BPA)